Morris4me Posted June 18, 2009 #1 Share Posted June 18, 2009 The latest from Meyerwerft's website. If you go to their website (http://www.meyerwerft.de), there is also a route map that the ship will be following. Ems Conveyance of Celebrity Equinox Conveyance likely to start on early Saturday morning Papenburg, 18 June 2009 - The new passenger cruise vessel Celebrity Equinox is likely to leave Meyer Werft early in the morning of Saturday, 20 June 2009 to sail down the river Ems to Eemshaven (Netherlands). The conveyance of the Celebrity Equinox on the river Ems will take place in one go, assisted by the Ems barrier. For more information on the function and operation of the Ems barrier please go to http://www.nlwkn.niedersachsen.de The Ems conveyance is roughly scheduled as follows: Saturday, 20 June 2009 Approx. 01.00 am Harbour lock, Papenburg Approx. 04.00 am Friesenbrücke, Weener Approx. 06.00 am Jann-Berghaus-Brücke, Leer Approx. 10.30 am (or 11.00 pm) Passage of Ems barrier, Gandersum Approx. 02.00 pm Start Test & Trials (if required 12 h later) Sunday, 21 June 2009 Approx. 20.00 h Arrival at pier in Eemshaven (NL) (if required 12 h later) !! All details are subject to wind and weather conditions and water levels, and can hence not be warranted. Changes to the schedule may occur! The ship’s departure and passage of the Papenburg lock will be broadcast live on the Internet. Go to the web cam http://www.meyerwerft.de Also the Celebrity Equinox will sail down the Ems backwards. Conveying the ship in this manner has proven its worth because she is easier to manoeuvre in this way. During the conveyance the ship will be assisted by two tugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted June 18, 2009 #2 Share Posted June 18, 2009 Hi Morris ! Thanks for the information. That sounds like it will begin 7 pm Eastern time on Friday. I will be online. We always have fun doing this. Feel free to join us ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morris4me Posted June 19, 2009 Author #3 Share Posted June 19, 2009 So glad you pointed that out. I was prepared to watch at 7 am on Saturday morning!!! I"ll be here posting and watching with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunCruiser56 Posted June 19, 2009 #4 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Wow I am glad it is not in the middle of the night! (my time) Will be looking forward to watching. Bev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cvaty Posted June 19, 2009 #5 Share Posted June 19, 2009 The latest from Meyerwerft's website. If you go to their website (http://www.meyerwerft.de), there is also a route map that the ship will be following. Ems Conveyance of Celebrity Equinox Conveyance likely to start on early Saturday morning Papenburg, 18 June 2009 - The new passenger cruise vessel Celebrity Equinox is likely to leave Meyer Werft early in the morning of Saturday, 20 June 2009 to sail down the river Ems to Eemshaven (Netherlands). The conveyance of the Celebrity Equinox on the river Ems will take place in one go, assisted by the Ems barrier. For more information on the function and operation of the Ems barrier please go to http://www.nlwkn.niedersachsen.de The Ems conveyance is roughly scheduled as follows: Saturday, 20 June 2009 Approx. 01.00 am Harbour lock, Papenburg Approx. 04.00 am Friesenbrücke, Weener Approx. 06.00 am Jann-Berghaus-Brücke, Leer Approx. 10.30 am (or 11.00 pm) Passage of Ems barrier, Gandersum Approx. 02.00 pm Start Test & Trials (if required 12 h later) Sunday, 21 June 2009 Approx. 20.00 h Arrival at pier in Eemshaven (NL) (if required 12 h later) !! All details are subject to wind and weather conditions and water levels, and can hence not be warranted. Changes to the schedule may occur! The ship’s departure and passage of the Papenburg lock will be broadcast live on the Internet. Go to the web cam http://www.meyerwerft.de Also the Celebrity Equinox will sail down the Ems backwards. Conveying the ship in this manner has proven its worth because she is easier to manoeuvre in this way. During the conveyance the ship will be assisted by two tugs. Morris,thank you much for this information!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2sunny Posted June 20, 2009 #6 Share Posted June 20, 2009 Eastern Standard Time - Daylight Savings Time Can you tell me when the ship will be moving? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amc aaa Posted June 20, 2009 #7 Share Posted June 20, 2009 Eastern Standard Time - Daylight Savings Time Can you tell me when the ship will be moving? I believe it's already on the move. I checked the shipyard web cam and it's gone. I missed it.:( If you find an video of the beginning let us know. June Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2sunny Posted June 20, 2009 #8 Share Posted June 20, 2009 I believe it's already on the move. I checked the shipyard web cam and it's gone. I missed it.:( If you find an video of the beginning let us know. June :( I did too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted June 20, 2009 #9 Share Posted June 20, 2009 Hi Everyone ! Equinox left a few hours ago. Many of us watched Equinox depart Papenburg, on the Meyer-Werft Webcam. Hopefully, there will be videos or other slide shows posted around the internet. Equinox is looking fantastic ! You should check out this thread, http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1006852 , where you can get the latest updates from Cruise Critic's Managing Editor, Melissa Baldwin Paloti. Melissa is currently onbord Equinox. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roygg Posted June 20, 2009 #10 Share Posted June 20, 2009 Hi Everyone ! Equinox left a few hours ago. Many of us watched Equinox depart Papenburg, on the Meyer-Werft Webcam. Hopefully, there will be videos or other slide shows posted around the internet. Equinox is looking fantastic !........................................ Attached is web cam picture I managed to save as Equinox pulled off the quay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
excitedofharpenden Posted June 20, 2009 #11 Share Posted June 20, 2009 Roy, thanks for the picture. It happened late here so I missed it. There's a short YouTube video of her at sunrise here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvMV_VFqUJU Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNhome Posted June 20, 2009 #12 Share Posted June 20, 2009 Wow, that's really cool and somewhat strange. I didn't realize she had so far to go backwards, in narrow passageways. I can't wait to be onboard, she looks beautiful! Thanks for the video! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marinearchit Posted June 20, 2009 #13 Share Posted June 20, 2009 I only remembered that yesterday was the big day later at night, so I missed it. But, oh well, some good videos online now! Also, this might sound wierd, but does anybody else think that Equinox is actually somehow a little nicer looking than Solstice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotocruiser Posted June 20, 2009 #14 Share Posted June 20, 2009 Also, this might sound wierd, but does anybody else think that Equinox is actually somehow a little nicer looking than Solstice? I just think it's because it's brand new. Solstice was absolutely incredible on the TA in April. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cvaty Posted June 20, 2009 #15 Share Posted June 20, 2009 Equinox is looking indeed nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roygg Posted June 23, 2009 #16 Share Posted June 23, 2009 From the Celebrity Blog - The Conveyance Can't wait to be onboard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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